During this time, I was chatting with friends. When we talked about our respective jobs, I was a little speechless about what web3 was and couldn't explain a sentence or two clearly.
What is Web3?
Web3 is a new Internet paradigm that is different from the traditional Web2.
Web2 refers to the Internet that most people are currently familiar with. A few large technology companies, such as Douyin and Tencent, control user data and platforms, and users interact and share content on these platforms.
Web3 aims to redefine the way the Internet operates through blockchain technology and decentralization.
In Web3, users have more control over their own data and identity. Data is no longer completely controlled by a centralized entity, but is dispersed and stored on multiple nodes through encryption and decentralization technologies, increasing privacy, Security and user autonomy.
Blockchain technology is one of the cornerstones of Web3. It is a distributed, non-tamperable database technology that can ensure data transparency and security. Through blockchain, decentralized applications, smart contracts, cryptocurrencies, etc. can be realized.
Based on the technical characteristics of Web3, user interaction methods, and application product forms are all different.
For example, in web3 social applications, users are no longer limited to a certain platform. They can package up fans on the platform and take them away, or take them to different application platforms. Data such as fans and interaction information, as well as published content can be built in different platform applications.
There is also web3 finance, which is understood as defi. All players can participate in financial activities. There are no entry barriers and no centralized review, and they can enjoy financial benefits and benefits.
So how do new players enter Web3?
1. Understand the basic concepts and related knowledge points of Web3.
First, understand various web3 keywords, such as what blockchain, cryptocurrency, decentralized applications (DApps), smart contracts, etc. are, as well as what Bitcoin and Ethereum are. Knowing these keywords can understand the web3 infrastructure.
If you still have the ability, you can also learn programming and smart contract development. For example, Ethereum uses programming languages such as Solidity to write smart contracts. If you can understand the contract code, it will have a positive effect on future web3 exploration.
For these knowledge points, you can search for keywords on Google to find relevant information. There are also some specialized blockchain news media websites, such as Golden Finance, Rhythm, etc., as well as self-media such as Vernacular Blockchain and Chuxiao Chain.
2. Register and create a crypto wallet.
In the web2 network, users use their mobile phones to register and log in to various applications; in the web3 world, users explore the crypto world and manage digital assets using digital wallets, which are a string of irregular digital codes.
Before using a wallet, you also need to learn how to store private keys and mnemonic phrases, which are the secrets and managers of the wallet; as well as how to conduct transactions, how to avoid risks and security issues, etc.
As one of the entrances to explore web3, digital wallets are the most important thing to use safely. Because the encrypted wallet is not real-name, there is no replacement for loss. If your wallet private key is stolen, the wallet assets are no longer your own.
There are many commonly used digital wallets such as metamask, imtoken, mathwallet, phantom, etc. There are many types to choose from. Choosing an open source wallet is relatively safer.
When using a wallet to perform on-chain operations, you also need gas, which is a handling fee. All on-chain operations have costs. You can purchase the corresponding tokens through the digital currency trading platform as the cost of web3 exploration.
3. Prepare to explore web3 tools.
At present, web3 applications are not yet popular, and there are barriers to use and operation. New players exploring web3 need to prepare basic tools before they can register and use various web3 Dapps.
At the same time, we must continue to improve our awareness in order to seize opportunities and avoid falling into pitfalls.
Web3 is an upgrade and improvement of the Internet paradigm. It may become the basic form of the Internet in the future. However, it is still in its early stages and there is no clear development direction. It is the time when it is growing wildly. It is also an opportunity for players who entered the game early.
As a new technology, blockchain is still in its early stages. Whether it can continue to develop, promote and optimize the current traditional methods remains to be verified by time.
Standing at the crossroads of Internet change, all we can do is seize the moment, seize the opportunity, and follow the trend.
I am Chuxiaolian, and I am paying attention to the encryption market and web3.